Carlisle Rogers Shares His 100 Series Landcruiser Upgrades: 12V Power

Carlisle Rogers shares his 100 series Landcruiser upgrades for off-grid adventure with a 12V system and towing control, explaining why each component is essential.

Carlise's 100 series Landcruiser 12V canopy system has an auxiliary battery, isolated from the cranking-type starter battery which has the sole purpose of starting the vehicle. An in-vehicle battery charger, the BCDC 1240, charges the two auxiliary batteries in the camper trailer to100% while the vehicle drives. The battery charger recognises when the vehicles is running and takes down power to charge the auxiliary batteries, and stops drawing power when the vehicle stops. The auxiliary batteries are deep cycle batteries.

Unlike a crank battery, which is designed to have a large amount of current taken from it in a short time-space, a deep cycle battery is designed to have a small amount of current drawn from it over a longer time. A deep cycle battery can be discharged deeply without damage.

Carlisle's rig also features an electric brake controller, mounted out of sight with just a rotary control switch on the dashboard. Using this control switch, the driver can control the braking force on the trailer, especially important for off-road situations or steep terrain. The control knob has a numbered scale as well as an LED light that indicates the trailer connection strength, notifying the driver if the 7-pin plug becomes dislodged and breaks the brake connection.

Carlisle has travelled with this REDARC setup all around Australia, it's the ultimate system for any 4WD. Explore the REDARC range, be inspired by other adventurers and find gear that gets you off-grid at REDARC's website.

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